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Local
McMinn County Education Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Sep 21, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $2,000
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: McMinn County
- No match
Mini-grants for teachers in each McMinn County school system, for individual teachers or teacher groups. Funded by local United Way, family foundation and business sponsors.
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Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The Kellogg Foundation takes letters of inquiry any time for work that helps children, families and communities thrive. Areas include early learning, family health, good food and job pathways. It funds across the U.S., not just in its focus states.
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Foundation
Arthur N. Rupe Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
This foundation takes letters of inquiry year-round through its online portal. It funds family caregiver support, public debate projects, and policy research. If your idea fits, staff may invite a full proposal.
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Corporate
Ingram Charities · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Davidson County
Ingram Charities, the giving arm of the Ingram family and businesses, funds nonprofits and programs that make Nashville and Middle Tennessee better places to live and work, mainly in the arts, education, and health and human services. Most K-12 schools,...
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Foundation
Clif Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due about Mar 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $5,000 – $50K
This foundation gives general operating grants to small and mid-size nonprofits. Typical grants are $5,000 to $50,000 for one year. It reviews applications twice a year.
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Foundation
Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jul 1 – Aug 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- $10K – $25K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Shelby County
One-time grants of $10,000 to $25,000 for new or growing projects that fight poverty in Memphis. The last window ran July 1 to August 1. Contact the foundation before applying.
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Foundation
Universal Music All Together Now Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
The charity arm of record label Universal Music Group gives general operating grants to nonprofits. There is no set form or deadline. Past Tennessee grants went to music, youth and family groups in Memphis and Nashville.
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Foundation
Levitt Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Nov 20, 2026 · 40 days left
- Award
- Up to $5,000
Nonprofits can get up to $5,000 for a free outdoor festival in 2027. The festival must feature paid professional musicians. It must run at least four hours in a public space.
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Foundation
Scarlett Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Bedford County, Cannon County, Cheatham County, Clay County and 36 more counties
Grants for Middle Tennessee groups working on literacy, teacher and principal talent, career readiness, and mentoring. Submit an interest form any time. Qualifying projects get an invitation to apply.
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Foundation
Smith Family Foundation (Knoxville) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
- Local program: Anderson County, Blount County, Grainger County, Jefferson County and 5 more counties
Grants for nonprofits, churches, schools and government agencies in Knox County and nearby communities. Apply with the online form on the website. It does not fund debt, deficits, travel, lobbying or individuals.
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Foundation
Mooneyhan Family Foundation · Closed for this year
- Deadline
- Next round: due about Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Award
- Up to $30K
Should we apply? · Get ready
- Local program: Anderson County, Bledsoe County, Blount County, Bradley County and 29 more counties
Annual grants up to $30,000 for nonprofits in East Tennessee. The main focus is vulnerable young people. Email your application by July 31; the board meets in September.
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Foundation
Maddie's Fund (The Duffield Family Foundation) · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Maddie's Fund gives up to $10,000 in grants each month to dog and cat groups that watch its weekly Zoom call. Watch live or later, then fill out a short form on the free Maddie's Pet Forum. Your group must be a U.S. charity or government animal agency.
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Foundation
Dr. Bronner's Family Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award
- Amount not specified
Funds groups working on the root causes of harm faced by migrants and refugees. Any 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored group may send a 500-word letter of inquiry. Full proposals are by invitation after that.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Oct 5, 2076. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- $1M – $1.5M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 63 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 7 awards of $1 million to $1.5 million.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Sep 30, 2076. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 63 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation. Anyone can apply.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Sep 10, 2027 · 334 days left
- Award
- $50K – $5M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 63 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 25 awards of $50,000 to $5 million.
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Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jun 9, 2027 · 241 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- 3 past Tennessee awards
Department of Housing and Urban Development expects to make 8 awards.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Feb 1, 2027 · 113 days left
- Award
- Amount not specified
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 63 past Tennessee awards
A grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jun 1, 2027 · 233 days left
- Award
- $477K – $3.2M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 495 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation expects to make 35 awards of $477,000 to $3.2 million.
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Federal
U.S. National Science Foundation · Open
- Deadline
- Due Jan 25, 2027 · 106 days left
- Award
- $50K – $1.2M
- In Tennessee
- No match
- 247 past Tennessee awards
U.S. National Science Foundation gives grants of $50,000 to $1.2 million.
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